John Harland (born c. 1870) was an English

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. Harland tied for seventh place in the 1895 U.S. Open, held on Friday, October 4, at

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. Harland had five top-40 finishes in the U.S. Open.

Early life

Harland was born in England, circa 1870.

Golf career

Harland posted rounds of 93-90=183 and tied for seventh place in the 1895 U.S. Open, held on Friday, October 4, at

won the inaugural U.S. Open title, two strokes ahead of runner-up

. Harland was the professional and green keeper at the Weston Golf Club in

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Results in major championships

''Note: Harland played only in the U.S. Open.'' "T" indicates a tie for a place
Yellow background for top-10
? = Unknown
DNP = Did not play

Death and legacy

Harland's date of death is unknown. He is best remembered as a frequent competitor in the U.S. Open in the late 19th and early 20th century.

References

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